AMD EPYC 4244P vs AMD Ryzen 5 150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are lopsided. The AMD EPYC 4244P wins all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 trailing in every category. The largest gap appears in the prime number finding test, where the EPYC scores 187 against the Ryzen's 47, a 74.9% deficit. That test heavily favors the newer architecture's integer throughput and clock speed.

Multi-threaded throughput shows a similar story. The EPYC scores 26,797 in PassMark multithread, while the Ryzen manages 17,492, a 34.7% difference. Data compression follows at 302,606 versus 211,289, a 30.2% gap. The EPYC's lead in encryption is 26.4%, scoring 18,232 versus 13,425. Random string sorting shows a 41.2% edge for the EPYC, 38,048 versus 22,382.

The physics test is another standout: the EPYC scores 1,981 versus 806, a 59.3% delta. This is likely due to the combination of higher boost clocks and the Zen 4 core design. Floating point math favors the EPYC by 22.9%, 45,546 versus 35,118. Integer math is closer at 21%, 78,709 versus 62,151. Extended instructions show a 33.7% gap, 22,149 versus 14,675.

Single-thread performance is the narrowest margin, but still a clear win for the EPYC. It scores 3,710 in PassMark single-thread versus 3,155 for the Ryzen, a 15% delta. Both processors share the same core count and thread count, so this difference comes down to architecture and clock speeds rather than parallel resource availability.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs belong to different generations and target different segments. The Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The EPYC 4244P uses Zen 4, codenamed Raphael, on a 5 nm process, also from TSMC. The process shrink contributes to the EPYC's higher efficiency per clock and higher achievable frequencies.

Base clocks differ significantly. The Ryzen runs at 3.30 GHz base and boosts to 4.55 GHz. The EPYC starts at 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. That 0.55 GHz boost advantage is directly visible in the single-thread benchmark delta. The EPYC also has a higher TDP at 65 watts versus 35 watts, which allows it to sustain higher clocks under load.

Cache configurations are notably different. Both have 64 KB L1 per core, but the L2 cache doubles from 512 KB per core on the Ryzen to 1 MB per core on the EPYC. L3 cache also doubles from 16 MB shared to 32 MB shared. This larger cache hierarchy likely explains the EPYC's strong showing in data compression and random string sorting, workloads that benefit from keeping more working set on-chip.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. Memory bandwidth is higher on the EPYC at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen. ECC memory is supported on the EPYC, while the Ryzen does not list ECC support. The EPYC also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the Ryzen is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The EPYC has a transistor count of 6,570 million on a die size of 71 mm². The Ryzen's transistor count is not recorded in the database, but its die size is 210 mm². The EPYC's smaller die with more transistors per area reflects the 5 nm process advantage. Integrated graphics differ too: the Ryzen carries a Radeon 660M, while the EPYC lists Radeon Graphics without a specific model.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile platform socket. The EPYC uses Socket AM5, the desktop and workstation socket. The market segments confirm this: the Ryzen is marked as Mobile, the EPYC as Server/Workstation.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the EPYC 4244P wins every workload category tested. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where the Ryzen 5 150 takes the lead. That said, the margin matters for practical use. The EPYC's 15% single-thread lead makes it the better choice for lightly threaded tasks like general responsiveness, compilation of small code units, or interactive workloads. The 34.7% multithread lead matters for rendering, video encoding, and parallel compilation.

The physics test delta of 59.3% is extreme and indicates the EPYC is substantially better for simulation or game physics-style calculations. The prime number finding delta of 74.9% suggests a major advantage for cryptographic or number-theoretic workloads. Data compression at 30.2% ahead makes the EPYC better for database compression, backup systems, or any storage-related processing.

The Ryzen's only potential advantage is its lower TDP of 35 watts versus 65 watts. In a power-constrained mobile chassis, the Ryzen may sustain its clocks longer under thermal limits. But the benchmark data does not include power or thermal measurements, so this remains a qualitative observation from the TDP field. The Ryzen also has an earlier release date of September 2025 versus May 2024 for the EPYC, which does not directly translate to performance.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD EPYC 4244P outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from 15% in single-thread to 74.9% in prime number finding. The EPYC's average benchmark score is 34,220, while the Ryzen's is 34,881, but that aggregate figure is misleading because the EPYC has fewer recorded benchmark entries and includes Cinebench scores that the Ryzen lacks. The head-to-head PassMark tests all favor the EPYC.

The Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile processor, designed for laptops and low-power systems. Its 35 watt TDP and Socket FP7 confirm that intent. The EPYC 4244P is a server and workstation part on Socket AM5 with a 65 watt TDP. If you are building a desktop workstation or a server, the EPYC is the clear choice. Its higher clocks, larger caches, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and higher memory bandwidth all support that role.

If you are constrained to a mobile platform, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only option of the two, since the EPYC does not fit that socket or market segment. But for any fixed installation where power draw is not the primary constraint, the EPYC 4244P delivers meaningfully better performance across all tested workloads. The data does not support any scenario where the Ryzen wins a benchmark comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the EPYC in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The EPYC scores 26,797 in PassMark multithread versus 17,492 for the Ryzen, a 34.7% lead.

Q: Do both CPUs support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The EPYC has higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the EPYC scores 187 versus 47, a 74.9% difference.

Q: Does either CPU support ECC memory?

A: The EPYC 4244P supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 150 does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: Are the core and thread counts the same?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The performance differences come from architecture, clocks, and cache rather than core count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specification fields:

• Base clock: Ryzen 5 150 at 3.30 GHz, EPYC 4244P at 3.80 GHz
• Boost clock: Ryzen at 4.55 GHz, EPYC at 5.10 GHz
• TDP: Ryzen at 35 watts, EPYC at 65 watts
• Socket: Ryzen on AMD Socket FP7, EPYC on AMD Socket AM5
• Architecture: Ryzen on Zen 3+, EPYC on Zen 4
• Codename: Ryzen as Rembrandt-R, EPYC as Raphael
• Process node: Ryzen on 6 nm, EPYC on 5 nm
• Die size: Ryzen at 210 mm², EPYC at 71 mm²
• Transistors: EPYC at 6,570 million, Ryzen not recorded
• L2 cache: Ryzen at 512 KB per core, EPYC at 1 MB per core
• L3 cache: Ryzen at 16 MB shared, EPYC at 32 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: Ryzen at 76.8 GB/s, EPYC at 83.2 GB/s
• ECC memory: Not supported on Ryzen, supported on EPYC
• PCIe: Ryzen at Gen 4 with 20 lanes, EPYC at Gen 5 with 28 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Ryzen with Radeon 660M, EPYC with Radeon Graphics
• Market segment: Ryzen as Mobile, EPYC as Server/Workstation
• Release date: Ryzen on 2025-09-30, EPYC on 2024-05-20
• Launch MSRP: EPYC at $229, Ryzen not recorded
• Part number: Ryzen as 100-000000990(FP7r2), EPYC as 100-000001480